Parakiya Bhava (परकीया भाव, parakīyā bhāva) refers to the devotional sentiment of a married woman who loves Shri Krishna as her beloved, despite being married to another. Svakiya Bhava (स्वकीया भाव, svakīyā bhāva), in contrast, refers to the sentiment of those who are His lawful
Self-realization is distinct from God-realization. A gyani (seeker of knowledge) reaches God-realization only after conquering the final hurdle of Sattvaguni Maya (the subtlest illusion). Although the gyānī's ultimate goal is to merge with the impersonal God (Nirakar Brahm), the path demands devotion (bhakti) and the worship of the
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Gurujan (गुरुजन; gurujana) is a collective term referring to elders or revered individuals. While the word Guru specifically denotes a spiritual master or teacher, Gurujan is a broader honorific. It encompasses mentors, priests, and any elderly, honorable person to whom respect is due (such as parents or family
kritkritya (Devanagari: कृतकृत्य ISO15919: kr̥takr̥tya) is a Sanskrit term that means one who has accomplished their goal. Since every action is motivated by a specific aim, someone who is Kritkritya has no unfulfilled desires. When the cause (the desire) is gone, the effect (the action)
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Saint Prahlad has described navadha bhakti in Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuran. nava means nine. So Saint Prahlad has described nine ways for developing your attachment to God. Out of these, one is kirtan or chanting. Kirtan means to audibly singing God's names, pastimes, or attributes while practicing to engage
Sanga Siddha Bhakti (संग सिद्धा भक्ति; saṅga siddhā bhakti) is a stage of devotion where the seeker follows the precepts of Karma or Gyan. This means the seeker adheres to the rules established in the Vedas—such as the duties of Varnashram Dharm or the disciplines
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